Pryanost Lindwyrms use their heightened sense of smell to search for their favorite foods, which range from roots to tree bark that share characteristic strong, warm flavors. Though generally elusive, they are often spotted in the winter when the scents of mulled cider and spiced cookies draw them into towns and villages. Kind folks who leave out a bowl of cider and a plate of pretty iced cookies overnight may wake to find the delectable gift gone and soft tufts of fur left in its place. Clothes woven of this fur carry the gentle scent of wintry spices and always keep those who wear them cozy no matter how cold it is. Pryanost Lindwyrms use their fast-shedding fur to line their nests, keeping their eggs safe and warm.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Okaori falls in and out of love with different foods at a rapid pace. One month it may be cinnamon cookies, the next it could be cider with lemon, sometimes it's a particular herb that has become fashionable for cooking different dishes. Her friends and family have learned to read the signs, since her cycles are nothing if not consistent. At the start of the infatuation Okaori is often seen singing merrily or reorganizing her living space, chattering happily to anyone nearby about her newfound obsession. Towards the middle she starts to research as much as she can to learn about the foodstuff of her affections. When the attraction wanes, she starts becoming moody and in need of emotional support. While some of her older siblings worry about her, most are just happy to know that it's possible for someone to constantly have so much excitement for the smaller pleasures of life.